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Position Summary: Provide supportive and personal care services for Synergy HomeCare clients with consideration of dignity and privacy. Provide personal care and hygiene to clients.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions: 

  • Follow the instructions of the professional nurse/therapist providing care.
  • Provide assistance with hygiene such as bathing, oral care, and dressing.
  • Perform and record accurate measurements (i.e. vital signs, or intake/output as instructed in the care plans).
  • Observe and report any safety hazards found in the client’s home or any significant observations regarding the client.
  • Attend staff meetings, attend/complete annual in-services, and participate in orientation of new employees.
  • Report complaints to the RN.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality/adheres to HIPPA requirements and agency policy and procedures manual.
  • Possess the ability to follow written and oral instructions.
  • Report abnormal findings in patient’s conditions as observed and per care plan to RN.
  • Perform the following task when delegated by the RN:
    • Non-invasive and non-sterile treatments
    • Collection and documentation of vital signs, height, weight, I/O, environmental situations, client behaviors
    • Ambulation, positioning, and turning
    • Transportation
    • Personal hygiene
    • Feeding
    • Socialization
    • ADLs
    • Health reaching reinforcement that has been planned and reinforced by the RN

Position Requirements:

  • Graduate of an accredited High School or equivalent preferred
  • Ability to read, write, and follow directions
  • Must be a certified nursing assistant with proof of certification
  • A minimum of one-year full-time experience in direct patient care in an institution setting (hospital or nursing facility) or one-year full time experience within the last five years in direct client care or an agency setting.
  • Work positively and favorably with clients, families & staff
  • Demonstrate compassion, responsibility, and cheerful attitude
  • Certified and in good standing with the Maryland Board of Nursing